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Estimating Causal Peer Influence in Homophilous Social Networks by Inferring Latent Locations
Social influence cannot be identified from purely observational data on social networks, because such influence is generically confounded with latent homophily, that is, with a node’s network partners being informative about the node’s attributes and therefore...
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- 2021
- Working Paper
Do Public Financial Statements Influence Venture Capital and Private Equity Financing?
By: Brian K. Baik, Natalie Berfeld and Rodrigo S. Verdi
We study whether private firm public financial statements influence the probability of raising venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) financing. In particular, we propose that private firms’ public financial statements can help the VC/PE search process by...
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Keywords:
Business Economics;
Search Costs;
Accounting;
Venture Capital;
Governance;
Private Equity;
Financial Statements
Baik, Brian K., Natalie Berfeld, and Rodrigo S. Verdi. "Do Public Financial Statements Influence Venture Capital and Private Equity Financing?" SSRN Working Paper Series, No. 3867958, June 2021.
- January 1986
- Article
Social Influences on Creativity: The Effects of Contracted-For Reward
By: T. M. Amabile, B. A. Hennessey and B. S. Grossman
Three studies, with 195 5–11 yr olds and 60 female undergraduates, tested the hypothesis that explicitly contracting to do an activity in order to receive a reward would have negative effects on creativity, but receiving no reward or only a noncontracted-for reward...
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Amabile, T. M., B. A. Hennessey, and B. S. Grossman. "Social Influences on Creativity: The Effects of Contracted-For Reward." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 50, no. 1 (January 1986): 14–23.
- October 1988
- Article
Managerial Influences in the Implementation of a New Technology
By: D. A. Leonard and I. Deschamps
Leonard, D. A., and I. Deschamps. "Managerial Influences in the Implementation of a New Technology." Management Science 34, no. 10 (October 1988): 1–13.
- 2001
- Other Unpublished Work
Extending the Influence of Real Options: Problems and Opportunities
By: Timothy A. Luehrman
- 2007
- Working Paper
Acting Globally but Thinking Locally? The Influence of Local Communities on Organizations
By: Christopher Marquis and Julie Battilana
We develop an institutional theory of how local communities continue to matter for organizations, and why community factors are particularly important in a global age. Since globalization has taken center stage in both practitioner and academic circles, research has...
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Keywords:
Geographic Location;
Local Range;
Globalization;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Business and Community Relations;
Power and Influence
Marquis, Christopher, and Julie Battilana. "Acting Globally but Thinking Locally? The Influence of Local Communities on Organizations." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 08-034, November 2007.
- Forthcoming
- Article
Differentiating on Diversity: How Disclosing Workforce Diversity Influences Consumer Choice
By: Maya Balakrishnan, Jimin Nam and Ryan W. Buell
Companies are facing increased pressure to “walk the talk” on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their operations. One specific call-to-action from stakeholders is the public disclosure of EEO-1s. Companies with 100+ employees are federally mandated to annually...
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Balakrishnan, Maya, Jimin Nam, and Ryan W. Buell. "Differentiating on Diversity: How Disclosing Workforce Diversity Influences Consumer Choice." Production and Operations Management (forthcoming). (Pre-published online March 7, 2024.)
- September 1987
- Article
The Board's Role in Influencing the Corporation's Ethical Climate
By: L. S. Paine
Paine, L. S. "The Board's Role in Influencing the Corporation's Ethical Climate." Director's Monthly (September 1987): 1–5. (Reprinted in Ethics and the Boardroom, compiled by the National Association of Corporate Directors, 11-16. Washington, D.C.: National Association of Corporate Directors, 1996.)
- October 10, 2005
- Article
How Soft Power Is Winning Hearts, Minds and Influence
By: John A. Quelch
Quelch, John A. "How Soft Power Is Winning Hearts, Minds and Influence." Financial Times (October 10, 2005), 17.
- 2010
- Article
Power, Social Influence and Organizational Change: A Network Perspective
By: Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro
Battilana, Julie, and Tiziana Casciaro. "Power, Social Influence and Organizational Change: A Network Perspective." Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings (2010).
- Article
Influences on Human Resource Management Practices in Multinational Corporations
By: P. Rosenzweig and N. Nohria
Rosenzweig, P., and N. Nohria. "Influences on Human Resource Management Practices in Multinational Corporations." Journal of International Business Studies 25, no. 2 (Second Quarter 1994): 229–252.
- May 2003
- Article
How Communication Links Influence Coalition Bargaining: A Laboratory Investigation
By: Gary E. Bolton, Kalyan Chatterjee and Kathleen L. McGinn
Bolton, Gary E., Kalyan Chatterjee, and Kathleen L. McGinn. "How Communication Links Influence Coalition Bargaining: A Laboratory Investigation." Management Science 49, no. 5 (May 2003): 583–598.
- 1999
- Working Paper
How Communication Links Influence Coalition Bargaining: A Laboratory Investigation
By: Gary E. Bolton, Kalyan Chatterjee and Kathleen L. McGinn
- 30 Sep 2016
- News
How the financial crisis influenced the Wells Fargo clawbacks
- 27 Nov 2023
- Research & Ideas
Voting Democrat or Republican? The Critical Childhood Influence That's Tough to Shake
American political candidates are forecast to spend as much as $12 billion by next November to put ads on airwaves, texts on phones, and signs on lawns. Yet new research from Harvard Business School finds that no amount of money can undo an essential factor that...
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by Ben Rand
- 26 Oct 2022
- Research & Ideas
How Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for Better Influencer Marketing)
YouTube influencers amass followers by filming everything from popping pimples to reviewing lipstick, with businesses watching closely for marketing opportunities. But audience loyalty only goes so far. When YouTubers post too many paid...
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- August 2021 (Revised February 2024)
- Case
Perfect Diary (完美日记)
By: Shunyuan Zhang and Sunil Gupta
Jinfeng (David) Huang founded Yatsen Holding Limited in 2016 and launched the first direct-to-consumer (DTC) cosmetic brand, Perfect Diary, in 2017. Perfect Diary used social influencers or key opinion leaders (KOL) to successfully build brand awareness and to grow...
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Keywords:
Direct-to-consumer;
Social Influencers;
Marketing;
Digital Marketing;
Competitive Strategy;
Brands and Branding;
Expansion;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Asia
Zhang, Shunyuan, and Sunil Gupta. "Perfect Diary (完美日记)." Harvard Business School Case 522-030, August 2021. (Revised February 2024.)
- 2024
- Working Paper
Investor Influence on Media Coverage: Evidence from Venture Capital-Backed Startups
By: Brian K. Baik and Albert Shin
We examine the role of investors on the media coverage of their private firm investments. Specifically, we survey VC investors and find that 78% of the respondents take active steps to increase their portfolio companies’ media coverage. The survey results also...
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Baik, Brian K., and Albert Shin. "Investor Influence on Media Coverage: Evidence from Venture Capital-Backed Startups." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 24-073, May 2024.
- 17 Jul 2014
- Panel Discussion
Monitoring the Monitors: How Social Factors Influence Supply Chain Auditors
By: Jodi L. Short and Michael W. Toffel
Keywords:
CSR;
Corporate Accountability;
Corporate Social Responsibility;
Outsourced Production;
Outsourcing;
Sustainability;
Sustainability Management;
Auditing;
Audit Quality;
Gender;
Conflicts Of Interest;
Bias;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
Electronics Industry;
Manufacturing Industry;
China;
India;
Pakistan;
Bangladesh;
Mexico;
Brazil;
Viet Nam;
Indonesia;
Philippines;
Sri Lanka;
Taiwan;
South Korea
Short, Jodi L., and Michael W. Toffel. "Monitoring the Monitors: How Social Factors Influence Supply Chain Auditors." Elevate Limited Webinar, July 17, 2014. (Webinar coordinated by Elevate Limited.)